Major Disruption on South Western Railway After Signalling Fault

Passengers travelling on the South Western Railway network are facing major disruption today after a signalling fault between Brockenhurst and Southampton Central.

Trains between Weymouth and Bournemouth have been cancelled, while delays of up to 60 minutes are expected across the route. The disruption is anticipated to continue until the end of the day.

According to National Rail, multiple signal failures in the area mean trains must travel at reduced speeds through the affected section of track.

Travel advice

Passengers are being advised to check before travelling as services are currently running at a heavily reduced frequency.
 • Cancelled services: Trains are currently cancelled between Bournemouth and Weymouth.
 • Ticket acceptance: Tickets for CrossCountry services are being accepted on South Western Railway trains between Bournemouth and Southampton Central.
 • Replacement transport: Rail replacement buses are being arranged to run between Southampton Central and Weymouth.
 • Live updates: Travellers should check the South Western Railway website or the National Rail journey planner for the latest train times and cancellations.

Rail operators say engineers are working to resolve the signalling issue as quickly as possible.